Subterranean environments capable of supporting live-fire exercises
ID: W912HZ26S0001Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW2R2 USA ENGR R & D CTRVICKSBURG, MS, 39180-6199, USA

NAICS

All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (541990)

PSC

TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY (L036)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5eda517d23b94dd7a0fafa65c1983ec6/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is seeking information from potential contractors regarding subterranean environments capable of supporting live-fire exercises with energetics weighing up to 5,000 lbs. TNT Net Explosive Weight. The initiative aims to secure access to a specialized training site in Kentucky that meets specific requirements, including secure storage, classroom facilities, underground communications, and compliance with safety standards, to facilitate military training and research initiatives. Interested vendors are invited to submit their capabilities, experience, and business status by 1:00 PM Central Standard Time on January 12, 2026, to Janalyn Dement at Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil, as this RFI is part of the preliminary market research before a potential Request for Proposal (RFP).

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    Janalyn Dement
    Janalyn.H.Dement@usace.army.mil
    David Ammermann
    david.g.ammermann@usace.army.mil
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